Bruder Liebherr loader build
 

Starting on the loader,have a long way to go on it.Already have a few parts.
Using the same 6 channel transmitter as on my hobby engine excavator,just ordered a extra reciever a while back.Have to order two more gear motors,and the servos,a little at a time,lol.
Started on the front portion,using 22 guage sheet metal.Will be using screwdrives.Going to make a scratch built boom next.Trying to get the front portion done,then the rear.Have some more wheels I may use,see how it goes.Have a few pics so far.

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Few more pics

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looking good so far. Can't wait to see it working along side your excavator.

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Thankyou Pumptech. I have been looking everywhere for a detailed conversion on the Bruder Loader. I can't wait to see how you do it..

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Although after looking at your pictures I know I do not have the necessary metal skills that you have and will have to devise a way to do a conversion with the existing plastic. Or JB Weld enhanced plastic lol.

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Thanks mazdaparts
Hope the pics look ok,had to take with my phone,something happened to my camera,must have gotten dropped,doesn't work,may be awhile for some vids,until I replace it.

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Thanks Mike
The rear section of the model is going be a little tricky with the swivel axle,have a few ideas already.

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Try to keep it light. My track loader is just about the limit on what the actuators can move.

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Cool project Neil! It will be fun watching this come together.

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Yes, I agree. Neat looking project, and I can appreciate your metal fabrication skills. The front half of the loader is looking good, rebuilt with metal. I would like to see some larger photos, if it's possible. Your pictures are a little on the small side. Keep it up!

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Thanks ,going to try to.:)

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Thanks Smallhaul,there's a lot of parts to make for it.
Who's Neil ?
Talk to you later ,Tommy

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Thanks for the compliments,I've tried to upsize the pics ,480x360 pixels is as large as it will let me for some reason..I'll look into it some more.

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Sorry Tommy! I thought I read Your name was Neil.

I would like to see larger pics as well.

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LOL! Did somebody call me?

Hey Pumptech, I'm the one with the Kyosho Hanomag loader manual, if you want a copy, pm me. Richard/vanisle & Travis have copies already for screw drive idea's.

Look's like a neat project. Cheer's, Neil.

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I wonder if your screw drives could be made to be used for the turning rams.

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Hey Thanks Neil
Thanks for offering ,going to try the auger bit method first,same as my excavator,see how that goes,seem to get good power from them.If that doesn't work may have to give you a ring,thanks again.:)
Tommy

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Hey Mike ,I thought about that,was leaning more on using a high torque servo with linkages.Have played around with sliming the screwdrives down,leaving off the 1/2 SST ,using 3/8 and 1/4 ,with a smaller auger bit that fits in the 1/4.Then of course have to keep space in mind for the battery/electrical gear.

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Hey guys this post was mainly to check pic size,looks bigger on my end.
Little progress tonight,got a couple of the boom arms cut out so far,its a slow go.

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6127/loader10.jpg

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Little progress on the front portion,the boom looks a little rough right now,just tacked together,wanted to get the screwdrives made ,check things before i weld it out,got the bucket linkage made, have to tack down,hope to have the boom/bucket working soon..
http://http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/4667/loader12.jpg
http://http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/2803/loader11.jpg
http://http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2782/loader16f.jpg
http://http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/5642/loader15.jpg